Following the release of the MacBook Air M3 last week, it is anticipated that Apple will soon unveil a range of upgraded iPad models accompanied by new accessories. Although Cupertino never released new iPad models last year, there is a lot of conjecture that the tech giant will reveal many new models in the next weeks.
This is probably going to contain a revamped Magic Keyboard, a third-generation Apple Pencil, and new iPad Pro and iPad Air models. These new items are anticipated “around the end of March or in April, as that’s when the accompanying iPadOS 17.4 software should be ready to go,” according to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg.
The iPad Pro is anticipated to launch with the long-awaited switch to OLED panels in addition to the traditional 12.9- and 11-inch models. The distinction between the Air and Pro will apparently become even more hazy when it comes to the Air’s bigger 12.9-inch size, which is expected to debut soon. Our list of the finest tablets is now held by the iPad Air 2022, and the new Air may take the top place once again.
It’s anticipated that Apple would move the FaceTime camera in both scenarios, to the side of the device, similar to the iPad 10. This would provide a far more comfortable location for video chats on the new iPads when they are being used in landscape mode with a keyboard for business purposes.
Naturally, it may result in problems with the second-generation Apple Pencil’s magnetic connection on the iPad. It is unclear whether Apple will include a workaround for this in the next stylus version. The business said last year that it would no longer be supporting the older iPad and Apple Pencil versions that run on the Lightning protocol. Instead, it will soon release a new USB-C model.
It’s thought that the high-end Magic Keyboard attachment will soon have an aluminum finish, making it more in line with the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. Additionally, it will provide a more robust unit, and the latest speculations indicate a bigger trackpad. Together with the repositioned camera, these modifications could help the iPad go even further toward replacing laptops—a goal Apple has been pursuing for years.
What more features may the next iPads offer?
Thanks to new CPUs, performance will be improved on both the iPad Pro and iPad Air. It is anticipated that the Pro lines would get the new Apple M3 processor, while the Air will receive an update to the Apple M2. which, in terms of performance, is probably going to blow away every other tablet.
Additionally, there’s a very, very little possibility that MagSafe may make its way to the iPad after its reappearance to the MacBook lineup. Storage may potentially be increased to up to 2TB. Personally, I think Apple will continue to use USB-C and would be shocked to see this. Of course, the new iPad Pro may end up being one of the most popular devices of 2024 with its sharper and brighter OLED display as well.
It could only take a few weeks for all of these reports to be verified. That means all we can do is cross our fingers and hope Apple decides to release the iPad mini 7, which is what I’m personally waiting for.
